Al Green Tries to Justify His Tantrum During Trump's Speech

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

63% : Health care has become wealth care for many people.
51% : We need to raise the cap on Social Security," he said.
49% : "He needs to save Medicaid, protect it.
43% : And I want him to know that his budget calls for deep cuts in Medicaid.
37% : "But it's worth it to let people know that there are some of us who are going to stand up against this president's desire to cut Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security.
34% : And now we are about to cut Medicaid, which is for poor people.
33% : " Again, Trump has no such desire.
33% : Asked what exactly he had shouted in the chamber, Green confirmed: "That he has no mandate to cut Medicaid.
32% : "The president said he had a mandate, and I was making it clear to the president that he has no mandate to cut Medicaid," Green said.
22% : He also called for raising the cap on Social Security and warned that Medicare could be at risk.
20% : " The Texas congressman also said his protest was part of a broader opposition to Trump.

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